HealthLinkBC Files

HealthLinkBC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets on a range of public health and safety topics. Most files are available in Chinese, English, French, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

HealthLinkBC Files provide information on key health topics such as childhood and adult disease prevention, infant vision and dental care, immunizations, and environmental health hazards. They also give advice to travellers on vaccinations plus precautions to take while abroad, food safety and how to avoid food poisoning.

You can search or browse the HealthLinkBC Files for information about a specific health topic or concern by using the search field or A-Z index below.

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HealthLinkBC Files List

HealthLinkBC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets that provide B.C.-specific information on more than 200 public health and safety topics. To view the complete list of HealthLinkBC Files which can be sorted by File Number, File Name, or Date of Last Update, please see the HealthLinkBC Files List.

Translated Files

Translated Companion Document

If the language you are looking for is not listed, please contact HealthLinkBC 8-1-1 for interpretation services over the phone. If you do share a HealthLinkBC File with someone who does not speak one of the languages provided, please also provide them the Translated Companion Document:

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HealthLinkBC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets that provide B.C.-specific information on more than 200 public health and safety topics. Sign up to receive an email update when new or updated HealthLinkBC Files are posted to our website.

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